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● Call for Applicants: 2025 Development of Educational Materials and Activities for Understanding Korea Support Project
● The 12th World Congress of Korean Studies
● The 188th Colloquium on Korean Studies Abroad
● The 12th World Congress of Korean Studies
● The 188th Colloquium on Korean Studies Abroad
Call for Applicants: 2025 Development of Educational Materials and Activities for Understanding Korea Support Project
The Academy of Korean Studies, Understanding Korea Project Office invites overseas experts in elementary, middle, and high school education or textbooks to participate in the “Development of Educational Materials and Activities for Understanding Korea Support Project.”
1. Support recipients: overseas experts in elementary, middle, or high school education and textbooks authors
2. Support category: Development of Educational Materials for Understanding Korea, Understanding Korea Activities
3. Support amount: up to KRW 40 million per project (the amount of assistance may vary according to the nature of
each project)
4. Grant period: [scheduled] March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
5. Grant application period: November 1, 2024, 09:00 – December 13, 2024, 17:00 (Korea Standard Time)
6. Grant award announcement: [scheduled] February 14 (Fri), 2025, via AKS website and by email
7. How to apply: apply online via the Academy of Korean Studies website (https://www.aks.ac.kr)
8. Inquiries: aks_project@aks.ac.kr
1. Support recipients: overseas experts in elementary, middle, or high school education and textbooks authors
2. Support category: Development of Educational Materials for Understanding Korea, Understanding Korea Activities
3. Support amount: up to KRW 40 million per project (the amount of assistance may vary according to the nature of
each project)
4. Grant period: [scheduled] March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
5. Grant application period: November 1, 2024, 09:00 – December 13, 2024, 17:00 (Korea Standard Time)
6. Grant award announcement: [scheduled] February 14 (Fri), 2025, via AKS website and by email
7. How to apply: apply online via the Academy of Korean Studies website (https://www.aks.ac.kr)
8. Inquiries: aks_project@aks.ac.kr
The 12th World Congress of Korean Studies
The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) successfully hosted the 12th World Congress of Korean Studies on October 17 (Thursday) and 18 (Friday), 2024, at the VNU University of Languages and International Studies, Hanoi. The conference, themed "Beyond Boundaries: Interdisciplinary Communication in Korean Studies," marked a significant milestone.
The World Congress of Korean Studies, a representative biennial scholarly conference on Korean studies since 2002, has been held in various countries including Korea, the USA, China, and Taiwan. By 2022, over 3,500 scholars had participated, presenting approximately 1,360 papers that cast new light on Korean studies. This year's event in Vietnam, where interest in Korean studies is high, was particularly meaningful.
The World Congress of Korean Studies, a representative biennial scholarly conference on Korean studies since 2002, has been held in various countries including Korea, the USA, China, and Taiwan. By 2022, over 3,500 scholars had participated, presenting approximately 1,360 papers that cast new light on Korean studies. This year's event in Vietnam, where interest in Korean studies is high, was particularly meaningful.
On the first day of the conference, Professor Chae Soo-Hong from Seoul National University delivered a keynote speech on "Korean Studies from a Regional Studies Perspective: A Case Study of Vietnam." Professor Chae analyzed the growth and development of Korean studies using Vietnam as a case study, scrutinized the contradictions of Korean studies from a cultural relativism perspective, and proposed future directions for Korean studies.
The conference featured over 110 scholars from 18 countries, including Choi Young-sam, Ambassador of South Korea to Vietnam, Nguyen Xuan Long, President of the University of Languages and International studies, Song Nam-seon, Chairman of the International Society for Korean Studies, Park Noja, Chairman of the European Association for Korean Studies, and Wang Sixiang, Chairman of the North American Association for Asian Studies-the Committee on Korean Studies. They presented the latest research findings in 30 panels and engaged in in-depth discussions. About 200 researchers and officials attended, contributing to meaningful discussions across various fields of Korean studies.
On the last day, a paper award ceremony was held to discover the next generation of Korean scholars. The AKS Award was presented to Son Sung-gyu (PhD candidate, Seoul National University), and the Excellence Award was given to Kim Jin-hong (PhD candidate at the Graduate School of Korean Studies, the AKS) and Lee Chae-young (PhD candidate, Boston University), who are expected to become leading researchers in Korean studies.
The conference featured over 110 scholars from 18 countries, including Choi Young-sam, Ambassador of South Korea to Vietnam, Nguyen Xuan Long, President of the University of Languages and International studies, Song Nam-seon, Chairman of the International Society for Korean Studies, Park Noja, Chairman of the European Association for Korean Studies, and Wang Sixiang, Chairman of the North American Association for Asian Studies-the Committee on Korean Studies. They presented the latest research findings in 30 panels and engaged in in-depth discussions. About 200 researchers and officials attended, contributing to meaningful discussions across various fields of Korean studies.
On the last day, a paper award ceremony was held to discover the next generation of Korean scholars. The AKS Award was presented to Son Sung-gyu (PhD candidate, Seoul National University), and the Excellence Award was given to Kim Jin-hong (PhD candidate at the Graduate School of Korean Studies, the AKS) and Lee Chae-young (PhD candidate, Boston University), who are expected to become leading researchers in Korean studies.
Additionally, promotional spaces for institutions and projects were operated during the conference. The Academy's Understanding Korea Project, The Academy of Korean Studies, Korean Studies Promotion Service, Center for Korean Economy and K-Academics at SNU, and the European Journal of Korean Studies were promoted. Participants had the opportunity to access a wide range of research and education opportunities in Korean studies.
The 12th World Congress of Korean Studies concluded successfully amid high global interest, sharing various research achievements and exploring new horizons in Korean studies. The AKS will continue to enhance global communication through the World Congress of Korean Studies and consistently establish forums for discussions aimed at advancing Korean studies.
The 12th World Congress of Korean Studies concluded successfully amid high global interest, sharing various research achievements and exploring new horizons in Korean studies. The AKS will continue to enhance global communication through the World Congress of Korean Studies and consistently establish forums for discussions aimed at advancing Korean studies.
The 188th Colloquium on Korean Studies Abroad
The Division of International Support for Korean Studies at the Center for International Affairs of the Academy of Korean Studies held the 188th Colloquium on Korean Studies Abroad on October 28, 2024, Monday, at the Munhyeonggwan Grand Conference Room. This colloquium featured a presentation by Professor Junbo Zhang (from Qiannan Normal College of Nationalities), a fellowship recipient at the Academy for 2024.
Professor Junbo Zhang presented on "The Historical Value of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty: A Comparison with the annals of past dynasties in China." The annals, historical records in East Asia, showcase the content, system, preservation methods, historians, historical narratives, chronological and biographical records of both Korea and China. Particularly noteworthy were his analyses of the similarities and differences between the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty and the Annals of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The colloquiums drew many researchers and graduate students, who shared their opinions. The Division of International Support for Korean Studies will continue to organize events to promote communication among local and foreign researchers.
Professor Junbo Zhang presented on "The Historical Value of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty: A Comparison with the annals of past dynasties in China." The annals, historical records in East Asia, showcase the content, system, preservation methods, historians, historical narratives, chronological and biographical records of both Korea and China. Particularly noteworthy were his analyses of the similarities and differences between the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty and the Annals of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The colloquiums drew many researchers and graduate students, who shared their opinions. The Division of International Support for Korean Studies will continue to organize events to promote communication among local and foreign researchers.
